Room temperature curable organopolysiloxane compositions

ABSTRACT

A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) 100 pbw of an organopolysiloxane having at least two organooxysilyl groups in a molecule, (B) 1-30 pbw of a hydroxyl-terminated linear organopolysiloxane, (C) 0.5-15 pbw of an organooxysilane or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, and (D) 0.1-10 pbw of a titanium chelate catalyst is stable during storage under sealed conditions and fully adherent to those resins which are difficult to bond.

[0001] This invention relates to room temperature curableorganopolysiloxane compositions, and more particularly, to roomtemperature curable organopolysiloxane compositions which are adherentto difficult-to-bond resins used as sealants or for bonding and securingof electric and electronic parts.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Various types of room temperature curable organopolysiloxanecompositions are well known in the art which cure into elastomers atroom temperature upon contact with air-borne moisture. Among others,those compositions of the type that cure while releasing alcohol arepreferentially used in sealing, bonding and coating of electric andelectronic equipment, owing to their advantageous features of nodisgusting odor and no corrosion of metals. One typical composition ofthis type is described in JP-B 39-27643 as comprising anorganopolysiloxane end-blocked with hydroxyl groups, an alkoxysilane,and an organic titanium compound. Also JP-A 55-43119 discloses acomposition comprising an organopolysiloxane end-blocked withalkoxysilyl groups, an alkoxysilane, and alkoxy titanium. JP-B 7-39547discloses a composition comprising an organopolysiloxane end-blockedwith alkoxysilyl groups (including silethylene), an alkoxysilane, andalkoxy titanium. JP-A 62-207369 discloses a composition comprising analkoxysilyl end-capped organopolysiloxane, a hydroxyl-terminatedorganopolysiloxane, an alkoxysilane and titanium. Allegedly improvementsare made in resistance to oil swelling and shelf life. For thesecompositions of the type that cure while releasing alcohol, engineershave made efforts to improve the preparation method, shelf stability(suppression of changes with time) and various properties, typicallyresistance to oil swelling. Although the above-referred compositionsappear analogous, the individually specified composition has animportant meaning in positively acquiring the desired set of properties.

[0003] Meanwhile, with the sophistication of techniques of improving thedurability of resins, many of the resins currently used in housings ofelectric and electronic appliances are not bondable with conventionalsealants. The above-referred compositions used for sealing, bonding andcoating in electric and electronic equipment are not fully adherent tothese resins.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] An object of the invention is to provide a room temperaturecurable organopolysiloxane composition which is fully adherent todifficult-to-bond resins used as sealants or for bonding and securing ofelectric and electronic parts. We have found that by using anorganopolysiloxane having at least two organooxysilyl groups in amolecule as a base polymer, and adding thereto specific amounts of ahydroxyl end-capped organopolysiloxane, an organooxysilane or partialhydrolytic condensate thereof, and a titanium chelate catalyst, there isobtained an organopolysiloxane composition which has shelf stability andis dramatically improved in adhesion to those resins which are believedto be difficult to bond. The present invention is predicated on thisfinding.

[0005] Accordingly, the present invention provides a room temperaturecurable organopolysiloxane composition comprising components (A) to (D):

[0006] (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at leasttwo organooxysilyl groups in a molecule, represented by the followinggeneral formula (1) or average formula (2) or (3):

[0007]  wherein R¹ is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R² is a monovalenthydrocarbon group or alkoxy-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, R³is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, Y is anoxygen atom or divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, bis an integer of 1 to 3, c, d, e and m each are an integer of at least1, k is an integer of at least 2, and c, d+m and e+k in the formulae areeach such an integer that the organopolysiloxane has a viscosity of 20to 1,000,000 centipoises at 25° C.,

[0008] (B) 1 to 30 parts by weight of a hydroxyl-terminated linearorganopolysiloxane having the following general formula (4):

[0009]  wherein R³ is substituted or unsubstituted monovalenthydrocarbon group and f is such an integer that the organopolysiloxanehas a viscosity of 20 to 1,000,000 centipoises at 25° C.,

[0010] (C) 0.5 to 15 parts by weight of an organooxysilane having thegeneral formula: R¹ _(a)Si(OR²)_(4-a) wherein R¹ is a monovalenthydrocarbon group, R² is a monovalent hydrocarbon group oralkoxy-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and “a” is 0 or 1, or apartial hydrolytic condensate thereof, and

[0011] (D) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a titanium chelate catalyst.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0012] The room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition isarrived at by using as a base polymer an organopolysiloxane having permolecule at least two silicon atoms each attached to an organooxy groupthrough an oxygen atom or divalent hydrocarbon group and compoundingtherewith specific amounts of a hydroxyl end-capped organopolysiloxane,an organooxysilane or partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, and atitanium chelate compound as a catalyst.

[0013] Component (A), which serves as a base polymer of the inventivecomposition, is an organopolysiloxane having per molecule at least two,preferably 2 to 10 silicon atoms each attached to an organooxy group,especially alkoxy group through an oxygen atom or divalent hydrocarbongroup. Namely, component (A) is one or more organooxysilylgroup-containing organopolysiloxanes having the following generalformula (1), average formula (2) and average formula (3). It is notedthat the average formula means that siloxane units having pendant alkoxygroups may be discretely dispersed rather than being blocked together.

[0014] Herein R¹ is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R² is a monovalenthydrocarbon group or an alkoxy-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group,R³ is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, Y isan oxygen atom or divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms,b is an integer of 1 to 3, c, d, e and m each are an integer of at least1, k is an integer of at least 2, and c, d+m and e+k in the formulae areeach such an integer that the organopolysiloxane has a viscosity of 20to 1,000,000 centipoises at 25° C.

[0015] In the organopolysiloxanes of the general formula (1) or theaverage formula (2) or (3), the monovalent hydrocarbon groupsrepresented by R¹ and R³ are preferably unsubstituted or substituted(halogen, cyano or otherwise substituted) monovalent hydrocarbon groupshaving 1 to 12 carbon atoms, especially 1 to 10 carbon atoms, forexample, alkyl groups such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, hexyl,octyl, decyl, and octadecyl, cycloalkyl groups such as cyclopentyl andcyclohexyl, alkenyl groups such as vinyl and allyl, aryl groups such asphenyl, tolyl and naphthyl, and aralkyl groups such as benzyl,phenylethyl and phenylpropyl. Exemplary of halogenated hydrocarbongroups are chloromethyl, trifluoromethyl, chloropropyl,3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, chlorophenyl, dibromophenyl, tetrachlorophenyl,and difluorophenyl. Exemplary of cyanoalkyl groups are β-cyanoethyl,γ-cyanopropyl and β-cyanopropyl. Of these, methyl is most preferred.

[0016] For R², hydrocarbon groups of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, especially 1to 4 carbon atoms are preferred. Examples of suitable monovalenthydrocarbon groups are as described above. Typical examples includealkyl groups such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, hexyl and octyl, andalkoxy-substituted alkyl groups such as methoxyethyl, ethoxyethyl,methoxypropyl and methoxybutyl. Of these, methyl and ethyl are mostpreferred.

[0017] Desirably, each of R¹, R² and R³ has 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and ismost desirably methyl.

[0018] Y is an oxygen atom or a divalent hydrocarbon group. Suitabledivalent hydrocarbon groups are alkylene groups having 1 to 8 carbonatoms, especially 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂— and—CH₂C(CH₃)H—, with —CH₂CH₂— being most preferred.

[0019] The subscripts b, m and k are as defined above, b is preferably 2or 3, m is preferably 1 to 10, more preferably 1 to 5, most preferably 1to 3, and k is preferably 2 to 10, more preferably 2 to 6, mostpreferably 2 to 4. If values of m and k are too large, the cured productmay have insufficient rubber elasticity.

[0020] The organopolysiloxane (A) should have a viscosity of 20 to1,000,000 centipoises at 25° C. With a viscosity of less than 20 cp, theelastomer as cured may not have satisfactory physical properties,especially flexibility and elongation. With a viscosity of more than1,000,000 cp, the composition may have too high a viscosity to apply.The preferred viscosity is in the range of 100 to 500,000 cp.Accordingly, n, d+m and e+k are selected such that the viscosity of theorganopolysiloxane may fall in the desired range.

[0021] The organopolysiloxane (A) containing per molecule at least twoorganooxysilyl groups attached to silicon atoms through an oxygen atomor divalent hydrocarbon group can be prepared by prior art well-knownmethods. For example, the organopolysiloxane (A) is prepared byeffecting addition reaction between a corresponding alkenylgroup-terminated organopolysiloxane and an organooxysilane having thefollowing formula (6):

[0022] wherein R¹, R² and b are as defined above in the presence of a Ptcatalyst. Alternatively, addition reaction is effected between acorresponding SiH-terminated organopolysiloxane and a silane of thefollowing formula (7):

[0023] wherein R⁴ is an alkenyl group, R¹, R² and b are as definedabove.

[0024] Component (B) is crucial for imparting resin adhesiveness asintended in the present invention. It is a linear organopolysiloxanehaving a hydroxyl group at an end, represented by the following generalformula (4):

[0025] wherein R³ is substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbongroup and f is such an integer that the organopolysiloxane has aviscosity of 20 to 1,000,000 centipoises at 25° C.

[0026] In formula (4), R³ is as exemplified for R³ in component (A). Theorganopolysiloxane (B) should have a viscosity at 25° C. of 20 to1,000,000 centipoises, preferably 100 to 500,000 centipoises. With toolow a viscosity, the organopolysiloxane (B) imparts insufficientadhesion. With too high a viscosity, the composition becomes awkward toprocess.

[0027] Component (B) is added in an amount of 1 to 30 parts by weight,preferably 5 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of component(A). With too much component (B), the composition has poor shelfstability or changes with time. Too small amounts of component (B) failto impart adhesion to difficult-to-bond resins.

[0028] Component (C) serves as a crosslinker for helping the compositioncure into a rubber elastomer. It is an organooxysilane having thefollowing general formula or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof.

R¹ _(a)Si(OR²)_(4-a)

[0029] Herein R¹ is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R² is a monovalenthydrocarbon group or alkoxy-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group,and “a” is 0 or 1.

[0030] Examples of the monovalent hydrocarbon group oralkoxy-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group represented by R¹ and R²are the same as illustrated above for component (A).

[0031] Illustrative examples of the organooxysilane (C) includetetrafunctional alkoxysilanes such as tetramethoxysilane,tetraethoxysilane and methylcellosolve orthosilicate; trifunctionalalkoxysilanes such as methyltrimethoxysilane, methyltriethoxysilane,ethyltrimethoxysilane, vinyltrimethoxysilane, phenyltrimethoxysilane andmethyltrimethoxyethoxysilane, and partial hydrolytic condensatesthereof. These organooxysilanes may be used alone or in admixture ofany. In order to impart low modulus to rubber elastomers after curing,difunctional alkoxysilanes such as diphenyldimethoxysilane anddimethyldimethoxysilane may be additionally added.

[0032] Component (C) is generally added in amounts of 0.5 to 15 parts byweight, preferably 1 to 10 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight ofcomponent (A). With too small amounts of component (C), the compositionmay not fully cure and tends to thicken and gel during storage in acartridge. Too large amounts of component (C) may retard curing, provideunsatisfactory rubber physical properties and be uneconomical.

[0033] Component (D) is a catalyst for the inventive composition tocure. Exemplary catalysts include organotitanium compounds such astetraisopropoxytitanium, tetra-t-butoxytitanium, titanium diisopropoxidebis(ethyl acetoacetate), and titanium diisopropoxidebis(acetylacetonate); organotin compounds such as dibutyltin dilaurate,dibutyltin bisacetylacetonate and tin octylate; metal salts ofdicarboxylic acids such as lead dioctylate; organozirconium compoundssuch as zirconium tetraacetylacetonate; organoaluminum compounds such asaluminum triacetylacetonate; and amines such as hydroxylamine andtributylamine. Of these, organotitanium compounds are preferred.Titanium chelate catalysts are most preferred for enhancing the storagestability of the inventive composition. Typical titanium chelatecatalysts are of the general formulae (8) and (9).

[0034] Herein, X is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, alkoxy or aminogroup, R¹, R² and R³ are as defined above, and p is an integer of 1 to8.

[0035] The monovalent hydrocarbon groups represented by X areexemplified by monovalent hydrocarbon groups of 1 to 12 carbon atoms,especially 1 to 10 carbon atoms, as described above for R¹ and R³.Preferred alkoxy groups are those of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, especially 1to 6 carbon atoms. R¹ and R³, taken together, may form a ring having 5to 8 carbon atoms in total with the C═C to which they are attached.

[0036] Illustrative examples of titanium chelate catalysts (D) includetitanium diisopropoxide bis(ethyl acetoacetate), titanium diisopropoxidebis(acetylacetone), titanium dibutoxide bis(methyl acetoacetate), andthose of the formulae shown below.

[0037] Component (D) is generally added in catalytic amounts, preferablyamounts of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.2 to 7 parts byweight, per 100 parts by weight of component (A). With too small amountsof component (D), the composition will slowly cure. With too largeamounts of component (D), the composition will cure too fast and becomeunstable during storage.

[0038] In the inventive composition, (E) a trimethylsiloxy-terminatedlinear organopolysiloxane having the following general formula (5) ispreferably compounded for the purpose of controlling the fluidity of thecomposition prior to curing or adjusting the modulus of the rubberelastomer after curing.

[0039] Herein R³ is substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbongroup, g is such an integer that the organopolysiloxane has a viscosityof 20 to 1,000,000 centipoises at 25° C., and Me is methyl.

[0040] Examples of the substituted or unsubstituted monovalenthydrocarbon group represented by R³ are the same as exemplified for R³in component (A).

[0041] The organopolysiloxane (E) has a viscosity of 20 to 1,000,000centipoises at 25° C. With a viscosity of less than 20 cp, the curedelastomer may not be endowed with satisfactory physical properties,especially flexibility and elongation. With a viscosity of more than1,000,000 cp, the composition may have too high a viscosity,substantially detracting from efficiency upon application. The preferredviscosity is in the range of 100 to 500,000 cp. Therefore, g is selectedsuch that the viscosity may fall in the desired range.

[0042] Component (E) is added in an amount of 1 to 50 parts by weight,preferably 5 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of component(A). Too small amounts may fail to provide the addition effect whereastoo large amounts may have negative impact on the impartment ofadhesion.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the compositionfurther includes (F) fumed silica. It is a component for reinforcement,i.e., increasing the mechanical strength of cured rubber elastomers.

[0044] The fumed silica should preferably have a BET specific surfacearea of at least 10 m²/g, and more preferably 50 to 400 m²/g, and beadded in amounts of 1 to 40 parts by weight, preferably 2 to 30 parts byweight, per 100 parts by weight of component (A).

[0045] The fumed silica may be either hydrophobic silica or hydrophilicsilica, which may be used alone or in combination. The hydrophobicsilicas are typically ones treated with organosilicon compounds havingdialkylsilyl or trialkylsilyl groups. Most preferably, silica is treatedwith hexamethyldisilazane or the like so that trimethylsilyl groups arebound to silica surfaces although surface treatment withdimethyldichlorosilane, cyclic dimethylsiloxane, hydroxyl-containingdimethyloligosiloxane or the like is acceptable. A mixture of two ormore hydrophobic silicas is also useful.

[0046] In the inventive composition comprising components (A) to (F)described above, a fine powder inorganic filler may optionally be addedfor the purposes of improving flow characteristics prior to curing andendowing the cured rubber elastomer with desired mechanical properties.Examples of the inorganic filler include quartz flour, calciumcarbonate, fumed titanium dioxide, diatomaceous earth, aluminumhydroxide, microparticulate alumina, magnesia, zinc oxide and zinccarbonate, which may be surface treated with silanes, silazanes, lowdegree-of-polymerization siloxanes, and organic compounds.

[0047] Furthermore, organic solvents, mildew-proofing agents, flameretardants, heat resistance modifiers, plasticizers, thixotropic agents,adhesion promoters, curing promoters, pigments and the like may be addedto the inventive composition as long as they do not compromise theobjects of the invention.

[0048] The inventive composition may be prepared by mixing components(A) to (F) and optional additives under humidity-shielded conditions.The composition thus obtained is stored in a sealed container, typicallycartridge and on use, exposed to air-borne moisture whereupon it curesinto a rubbery elastomer. That is, the inventive composition can be usedas one part type RTV organopolysiloxane composition.

[0049] The organopolysiloxane composition of the invention is fullyadherent to difficult-to-bond resins which are used as sealants or forbonding and securing of electric and electronic parts.

[0050] On account of improved water resistance and moisture resistance,the inventive composition is compatible with many applications includingcoating materials requiring water resistance, such as ship bottom paint,power plant seawater inlet pipe paint, and fishing net paint;moisture-proof coating materials requiring moisture resistance as usedin LCD and PDP; and adhesive seals between conductors and resincoatings, adhesive seals between conductors and resin casings or resinconnectors, and adhesive seals for reduced or increased pressurechambers.

[0051] In building applications requiring moisture resistance and waterresistance, the inventive composition is useful as adhesive sealsbetween rubber gaskets and glazing, joint seals for double-glazed units,adhesive seals at joints and edges of water-proof sheets, adhesive sealsbetween solar water heating units and roof water-proof sheets, adhesiveseals between solar battery panels and roofing, and face bonds betweensiding panels and walls.

[0052] The inventive composition is also applicable as adhesive sealsbetween window glass or transparent resin plates and frames of metersand other instruments.

EXAMPLE

[0053] Examples of the invention are given below by way of illustrationand not by way of limitation. All parts are by weight. Viscosity is ameasurement in centipoise (cp) at 25° C.

Synthesis Example 1

[0054] To 100 parts of α,ω-dimethylvinyl-dimethylpolysiloxane having aviscosity of 30,000 cp were added 7 parts of trimethoxysilane and 1 partof a 1% isopropanol solution of chloroplatinic acid as the catalyst. Ina N₂ gas stream, they were mixed at 80° C. for 8 hours. The mixture wasthen heated at 50° C. under a vacuum of 10 mmHg, distilling off theexcess trimethoxysilane.

[0055] The polymer thus obtained had a viscosity of 30,500 cp. When thepolymer was mixed with tetrabutyl titanate in a ratio of 100:1, it didnot thicken immediately and cured after one day. This suggests thattrimethoxysilane added to vinyl groups at ends of the polymer. Thispolymer is designated Polymer A and has the average formula shown below.

Synthesis Example 2

[0056] To 100 parts of α,ω-dimethylhydroxy-dimethylpolysiloxane having aviscosity of 20,000 cp were added 10 parts of tetramethoxysilane and 0.1part of isopropylamine as the catalyst. In a N₂ gas stream, they weremixed at 100° C. for 6 hours. The mixture was then heated at 50° C.under a vacuum of 10 mmHg, distilling off the excess tetramethoxysilane.

[0057] The polymer thus obtained had a viscosity of 21,000 cp. When thepolymer was mixed with tetrabutyl titanate in a ratio of 100:1, it didnot thicken immediately and cured after one day. This suggests thattrimethoxysilyl groups substituted at ends of the polymer. This polymeris designated Polymer B and has the average formula shown below.

Synthesis Example 3

[0058] To 100 parts of dimethylvinyl-terminated dimethylpolysiloxanecontaining one vinyl group at a side chain and vinyl groups at both endsand having a viscosity of 30,000 cp were added 7 parts oftrimethoxysilane and 1 part of a 1% isopropanol solution ofchloroplatinic acid as the catalyst. In a N₂ gas stream, they were mixedat 80° C. for 8 hours. The mixture was then heated at 50° C. under avacuum of 10 mmHg, distilling off the excess trimethoxysilane.

[0059] The polymer thus obtained had a viscosity of 31,000 cp. When thepolymer was mixed with tetrabutyl titanate in a ratio of 100:1, it didnot thicken immediately and cured after one day. This suggests thattrimethoxysilane added to the vinyl groups at ends and side chain of thepolymer. This polymer is designated Polymer C and has the averageformula shown below.

Synthesis Example 4

[0060] To 100 parts of dimethylvinyl-terminated dimethylpolysiloxanecontaining three vinyl groups at side chains and vinyl groups at bothends and having a viscosity of 29,000 cp were added 15 parts oftrimethoxysilane and 1 part of a 1% isopropanol solution ofchloroplatinic acid as the catalyst. In a N₂ gas stream, they were mixedat 80° C. for 8 hours. The mixture was then heated at 50° C. under avacuum of 10 mmHg, distilling off the excess trimethoxysilane.

[0061] The polymer thus obtained had a viscosity of 31,500 cp. When thepolymer was mixed with tetrabutyl titanate in a ratio of 100:1, it didnot thicken immediately and cured after one day. This suggests thattrimethoxysilane added to the vinyl groups at ends and side chains ofthe polymer. This polymer is designated Polymer D and has the averageformula shown below.

Example 1

[0062] A composition was prepared by uniformly mixing 65 parts ofPolymer A, 5 parts of α,ω-dimethylhydroxy-dimethylpolysiloxane having aviscosity of 700 cp, and 5 parts of fumed silica having a specificsurface area of 130 m²/g, followed by heating and mixing in vacuum at150° C. for 2 hours. The mixture was then mixed in vacuum with 4 partsof vinyltrimethoxysilane and 2 parts of titanium diisopropoxidebis(ethyl acetoacetate) until uniform. This was further mixed in vacuumwith 1 part of γ-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane until uniform. Thecomposition was contained in a plastic cartridge, which was sealed.

Example 2

[0063] A composition was prepared as in Example 1 aside from usingPolymer B instead of Polymer A.

Example 3

[0064] A composition was prepared as in Example 1 aside from furtheradding 10 parts of α,ω-dimethylsiloxy-dimethylpolysiloxane having aviscosity of 300 cp.

Example 4

[0065] A composition was prepared as in Example 1 aside from usingPolymer C instead of Polymer A.

Example 5

[0066] A composition was prepared as in Example 1 aside from usingPolymer D instead of Polymer A.

Comparative Example 1

[0067] A composition was prepared as in Example 1 aside from omitting 5parts of α,ω-dimethylhydroxy-dimethylpolysiloxane having a viscosity of700 cp.

Comparative Example 2

[0068] A composition was prepared as in Example 2 aside from increasingthe amount of α,ω-dimethylhydroxy-dimethylpolysiloxane having aviscosity of 700 cp to 65 parts.

Comparative Example 3

[0069] A composition was prepared as in Example 1 aside from using 65parts of α,ω-dimethylhydroxy-dimethylpolysiloxane having a viscosity of700 cp instead of Polymer A.

[0070] The compositions thus obtained were evaluated for rubber physicalproperties and adhesion by the tests described below. Shelf stabilitywas evaluated by the following test. The results are shown in Tables 1and 2.

[0071] Rubber Physical Properties:

[0072] The composition was worked into a sheet of 2 mm thick and curedin an atmosphere of 23° C. and RH 50% for 7 days. Physical properties(hardness, tensile strength and elongation at break) of the rubber sheetwere measured according to JIS K-6249.

[0073] Adhesion:

[0074] The composition was coated to substrates of polyphenylene sulfide(PPS) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) over an area of 25×10 mm andto a thickness of 2 mm and cured in an atmosphere of 23° C. and RH 50%for 7 days. The adhesive strength was measured by pulling the curedcoating in a shear direction.

[0075] Shelf Stability:

[0076] The uncured compositions of Examples and Comparative Examples incartridges were heat aged in a dryer at 70° C. for 7 days. Like thefresh compositions, the aged compositions were subjected to the rubberphysical properties test and the adhesion test. TABLE 1 ExampleMeasurement 1 2 3 4 5 Fresh Hardness, Durometer A 28 28 23 32 27Elongation at break, % 200 220 230 170 120 Tensile strength, MPa 1.3 1.21.0 1.5 1.1 Adhesion to PPS, MPa 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.9 0.7 Adhesion to PBT,MPa 0.9 0.8 0.7 1.0 0.7 Aged Hardness, Durometer A 27 28 22 32 26Elongation at break, % 120 210 240 190 1200 Tensile strength, MPa 1.31.3 1.1 1.5 1.0 Adhesion to PPS, MPa 0.8 0.8 0.7 1.0 0.6 Adhesion toPBT, MPa 0.9 0.8 0.7 1.0 0.7

[0077] TABLE 2 Comparative Example Measurement 1 2 3 Fresh Hardness,Durometer A 27 28 35 Elongation at break, % 210 240 100 Tensilestrength, MPa 1.3 1.0 1.0 Adhesion to PPS, MPa 0.1 0.3 peeled Adhesionto PBT, MPa peeled 0.3 peeled Aged Hardness, Durometer A 26 10 28Elongation at break, % 200 360 120 Tensile strength, MPa 1.3 0.1 0.8Adhesion to PPS, MPa peeled peeled peeled Adhesion to PBT, MPa peeledpeeled peeled

[0078] As compared with prior art one-part alcohol-removal type RTVorganopolysiloxane compositions, the RTV organopolysiloxane compositionof the invention is stable during storage under sealed conditions andfully adherent to those resins which are difficult to bond, such as PPSand PBT.

[0079] Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-191694 is incorporatedherein by reference.

[0080] Although some preferred embodiments have been described, manymodifications and variations may be made thereto in light of the aboveteachings. It is therefore to be understood that the invention may bepracticed otherwise than as specifically described without departingfrom the scope of the appended claims.

1. A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least twoorganooxysilyl groups in a molecule, represented by the followinggeneral formula (1) or average formula (2) or (3):

 wherein R¹ is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R² is a monovalenthydrocarbon group or alkoxy-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, R³is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, Y is anoxygen atom or divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, bis an integer of 1 to 3, c, d, e and m each are an integer of at least1, k is an integer of at least 2, and c, d+m and e+k in the formulae areeach such an integer that the organopolysiloxane has a viscosity of 20to 1,000,000 centipoises at 25° C., (B) 1 to 30 parts by weight of ahydroxyl-terminated linear organopolysiloxane having the followinggeneral formula (4):

 wherein R³ is substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon groupand f is such an integer that the organopolysiloxane has a viscosity of20 to 1,000,000 centipoises at 25° C., (C) 0.5 to 15 parts by weight ofan organooxysilane having the general formula: R¹ _(a)Si(OR²)_(4-a)wherein R¹ is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R² is a monovalenthydrocarbon group or alkoxy-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group,and “a” is 0 or 1, or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, and (D)0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a titanium chelate catalyst.
 2. Thecomposition of claim 1, further comprising (E) 1 to 50 parts by weightof a trimethylsiloxy-terminated linear organopolysiloxane having thefollowing general formula (5):

 wherein R³ is substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbongroup, g is such an integer that the organopolysiloxane has a viscosityof 20 to 1,000,000 centipoises at 25° C., and Me is methyl.
 3. Thecomposition of claim 1, further comprising (F) 1 to 40 parts by weightof fumed silica.